All About Pocket Knives

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 1:53 am This was my cleaver find, made in Pittsburgh, PA. ... I used to see a lot more in the past, but as I said earlier, my sources have disappeared and prices have gone through the roof

What I know about cleavers you could fit in a thimble, Dog, but yours sure does look wicked! What's the lanyard hole for, so you can hang it off your belt as your EDC? lol!
It looks very similar to the cleaver the "Knifeman/butcher" was wielding in the movie "Wanted" with James McAvoy and Angie Jolie, if you even care. Uh, nice cleaver, buddy, I guess!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:35 pm

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:00 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 10:44 pm

Nooo, you never did explain that to me that, Dog, but at least I now know that I don't need to die in my sleep!

M&M, you don't need to die period! You are still one of the younger and "Fresh Faced " AAPK members (relatively speaking )... you got a lot more years ahead and a lot more "KNIFE FINDS OF THE DAY" & "C.K." ..... left in ya' .... I hope....

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:03 pm

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 1:53 am

It looks very similar to the cleaver the "Knifeman/butcher" was wielding in the movie "Wanted" with James McAvoy and Angie Jolie, if you even care.

Thanks M&M I love cleavers, even if they take up a lot of room, but you can hang them up from that hole near the spine ... Speaking of Angie Jolie movies and knives; "Taking Lives" is a worth a look It was filmed in Montreal ( that is a city in Canada).

From the past couple days....

TripleF wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:15 pm From the past couple days....

What's the stamp on that electricians knife? Looks interesting.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:43 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:35 pm

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:00 pm

Nooo, you never did explain that to me that, Dog, but at least I now know that I don't need to die in my sleep!

M&M, you don't need to die period! You are still one of the younger and "Fresh Faced " AAPK members (relatively speaking )... you got a lot more years ahead and a lot more "KNIFE FINDS OF THE DAY" & "C.K." ..... left in ya' .... I hope....

Thanks for your blessing, Dog, I'll do my best to accommodate you.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:01 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:03 pm

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 1:53 am

It looks very similar to the cleaver the "Knifeman/butcher" was wielding in the movie "Wanted" with James McAvoy and Angie Jolie, if you even care.

Thanks M&M I love cleavers, even if they take up a lot of room, but you can hang them up from that hole near the spine ... Speaking of Angie Jolie movies and knives; "Taking Lives" is a worth a look It was filmed in Montreal ( that is a city in Canada).

Thanks for the info, Dog, and JFYI, Montreal is a city in Quebec, Canada and is known for being a party and gangster town. Beautiful landscape mind you, I'm told.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:03 pm

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 1:53 am This was my cleaver find, made in Pittsburgh, PA. ... I used to see a lot more in the past, but as I said earlier, my sources have disappeared and prices have gone through the roof

What's the lanyard hole for, so you can hang it off your belt as your EDC?

Is that the way you Peggers do it?

TripleF wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:15 pm From the past couple days....

Nice blades in that pile Scott!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:48 pm

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 12:46 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 10:44 pm
Just to clarify, Dog, it might could be I ain't never had above 4-of-a-kind, (9's) but I've been beaten by a straight flush beating my Q's over A's full boat! I saw it coming a mile away, but it was only $30. more to call and see it and seeing as I'd never seen one, I called! FYI, it looks pretty much like any other losing hand, it just cost you more!

When I saw these knives, Tony, I wondered if you'd got them from Mark, as he has a copy of the smaller model for sale in his store, but then I read your description and saw they came from a gun show. I guess they follow after the original Marble's Safety knife with their floating guards. Cool stuff!

Mark, the purpose of the guard on this knife is for gutting a deer or other animal. After a small cut in the hide, then use it business side up. The part of the guard at the tip rides against the gut sack so you don't cut it open, while the blade behind the guard tip cuts the hide. Similar to a guthook knife. Then the guard can be folded to the handle, and use the knife for skinning.

That's really interesting, Tony, I had always thought the guard was only for protection from the sharp blade due to it sticking out from the channel. How you explained what it's actually used for had not crossed my mind, and it's brilliant. I've never been a hunter, although, it has fascinated me and I would have enjoyed participating. Thanks for the education!

You're welcome Mark ... this will give you a better picture of how it is used. Then fold the guard into the handle for skinning.

ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:11 pm

TripleF wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:15 pm From the past couple days....

What's the stamp on that electricians knife? Looks interesting.

OK (Ontario Knife)

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:45 pm

TripleF wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:15 pm From the past couple days....

Nice blades in that pile Scott!

Agreed!!! Thanks!!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:43 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:03 pm

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 1:53 am This was my cleaver find, made in Pittsburgh, PA. ... I used to see a lot more in the past, but as I said earlier, my sources have disappeared and prices have gone through the roof

What's the lanyard hole for, so you can hang it off your belt as your EDC?

Is that the way you Peggers do it?

You bet it is, Ike, it's quite the thing to see too, all the guys and gals with their huge cleavers hanging off their belts banging and clanking into each other while they stroll down Main street. But the real treat is when the Mounties dressed in their scarlet uniforms and ranger hats arrive for crowd control and the group hacks them to death, all the while dodging polar bears and chanting, "Kill, kill, kill. One of the Mounties is actually that guy from "Going South" because he needs to supplement his TV monies. This daily event has become so popular that the city admins sitting in their nice warm tee-pees started selling tickets, after their 3rd lunch, mind you. Quite the thing to see. Got it?

TripleF wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:15 pm From the past couple days....

You have been really scoring at the flea markets lately, Scott, today included!
Might I ask if the long slim knife on the far-right has any markings saying "Pardue" or "Mel Pardue"? Cuz if it does, you might have a valuable knife there. It's been known to happen; someone pawns or gives away something valuable not knowing it was valuable. Of course it isn't the norm, but you never know. Pardue knives sell for $500.-the sky's the limit! Thx!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:59 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:43 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:03 pm

Is that the way you Peggers do it?

You bet it is, Ike, it's quite the thing to see too... But the real treat is when the Mounties dressed in their scarlet uniforms and ranger hats arrive for crowd control... all the while dodging polar bears... Quite the thing to see. Got it?

Interestingly, that is almost exactly how I remember it, when I was "out and about" in western Canada .... except .... as I recall the polar bears were dressed as Mounties in scarlet uniforms and ranger hats....

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:50 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:48 pm

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 12:46 am

Mark, the purpose of the guard on this knife is for gutting a deer or other animal. After a small cut in the hide, then use it business side up. The part of the guard at the tip rides against the gut sack so you don't cut it open, while the blade behind the guard tip cuts the hide. Similar to a guthook knife. Then the guard can be folded to the handle, and use the knife for skinning.

That's really interesting, Tony, I had always thought the guard was only for protection from the sharp blade due to it sticking out from the channel. How you explained what it's actually used for had not crossed my mind, and it's brilliant. I've never been a hunter, although, it has fascinated me and I would have enjoyed participating. Thanks for the education!

You're welcome Mark ... this will give you a better picture of how it is used. Then fold the guard into the handle for skinning.

Thank you for the picture, Tony, I was having trouble figuring exactly how it works, but now that I see how, it's even more brilliant. That is very cool.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:11 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:59 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:43 pm
Is that the way you Peggers do it?

You bet it is, Ike, it's quite the thing to see too... But the real treat is when the Mounties dressed in their scarlet uniforms and ranger hats arrive for crowd control... all the while dodging polar bears... Quite the thing to see. Got it?

Interestingly, that is almost exactly how I remember it, when I was "out and about" in western Canada .... except .... as I recall the polar bears were dressed as Mounties in scarlet uniforms and ranger hats....

No, you weren't wrong, Dog, sometimes it gets so cold (-40 C currently) that our minds start to freeze and our thoughts become confused, so on occasion the Mounties and polar bears will switch roles, and your picture is the result, 'cept the Mounties are now nekid! This doesn't affect the blood and carnage, though, it goes on relentlessly rain or shine, wind and snow. Quite the thing to see.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:28 am

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:11 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:59 am

No, you weren't wrong, Dog, sometimes it gets so cold (-40 C currently) that our minds start to freeze and our thoughts become confused...

Jesus Murphy! -40 C is 233.15 Kelvin!!! ... Well, keep your tuque on eh, and don't let your brain freeze... I'm going to dig out the camera and take pictures of some K.F.O.T.D. so as to get back on topic because this thread is turning into a real Gong Show! Eh?

Yah, good idea, Dog, sorry gino. JFYI, -40 C is also -40 F, it's the point where the 2 match, eh!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:21 am JFYI, -40 C is also -40 F, it's the point where the 2 match, eh!

Interesting M&M ... because -40 F is also 233.15 Kelvin, eh?

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:35 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:21 am JFYI, -40 C is also -40 F, it's the point where the 2 match, eh!

Interesting M&M ... because -40 F is also 233.15 Kelvin, eh?

Ah ha! Seeing as I have no idea what exactly 233.15 Kelvin is you can see my mistake, so, what exactly is 233.15 Kelvin, Dog, eh?

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:08 am

TripleF wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:15 pm From the past couple days....

You have been really scoring at the flea markets lately, Scott, today included!
Might I ask if the long slim knife on the far-right has any markings saying "Pardue" or "Mel Pardue"? Cuz if it does, you might have a valuable knife there. It's been known to happen; someone pawns or gives away something valuable not knowing it was valuable. Of course it isn't the norm, but you never know. Pardue knives sell for $500.-the sky's the limit! Thx!

Thank you!!! No sir, no markings....just reads : fighter

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Dec 15, 2024 1:51 am

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:35 pm

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:21 am JFYI, -40 C is also -40 F, it's the point where the 2 match, eh!

Interesting M&M ... because -40 F is also 233.15 Kelvin, eh?

Ah ha! Seeing as I have no idea what exactly 233.15 Kelvin is you can see my mistake, so, what exactly is 233.15 Kelvin, Dog, eh?

Zero degrees Kelvin is known as "absolute zero", the point where atoms cease to vibrate, and presumable cease to exist. Or something like that. I did not Google it, this is my poor memory trying to dredge up facts from High School.
Anyway, Kelvin measures temperature from that point. There are no negative degrees Kelvin.

Flea market yesterday ... nothing mint, but sellers were selling low.

Flea market pickups, Camillus steak knives, Remington pearl ,Hopalong Cassidy, Holley bone pen , Camllus pen , SAK ,Uncle Henry .